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Contact Information& Important Numbers
26501 W Desert Vista Blvd, Buckeye, AZ 85396 September 2012
Course Enrollment Begins September 4!Sign up at the Member Services Desk in the Sage Center for Fall Courses through the ASU Osher Lifelong Learn-ing Institute.
The courses are open to all Sun City Festival residents. The cost of registra-tion is $8.00 per course session. A Student Discount Package is available, and allows residents who take at least four (4) fee-paid courses to receive a 20% discount on your total tuition. This is a great savings on multi-session courses.
This fall, many popular courses return along with several new courses, twice as many computer based learning op-portunities, a landscaping lecture, a wellness course, and many others.
Register at the Member Services Desk!
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Horse Race / Shootout Thursdays, Sept. 13 & Sept. 275:00 PM Cost: $5 per person
This event is a great time! It’s almost full contact golf as your competitors egg you on, sometimes in your backswing.
Two-person teams alternate their shots while the high-scor-ing teams are eliminated on each hole until there are only three teams left. Out of those three teams, we will award a “Win” (1st Place), “Place” (2nd Place), and a “Show” (3rd Place). Serious golfers should leave their sensitive side at home for this event; we like to have fun!
Peg-N-Keg Thursday, Sept. 20 at 4:00 PMOnly $5 per person
This putting contest is a favorite among our resi-dents. Test your putting skills on our ever changing nine-hole course and bring your thirst to be quenched by a keg of beer to enjoy.
Dining Hours: Sunday 8 am - 7 pm, Monday & Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm, Wednesday thru Saturday 11 am - 8 pm.
Be sure to make your reservation for the next Wine & Dine on Saturday, September 15th! Time, menu and pricing will be announced soon.
Seating is limited and space fills up quickly so RSVP at 928-252-6445, Ext. 209.
Patriot Golf Day August 31 - September 3
Copper Canyon Golf Club invites you to make a $1 or more donation to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation.
The Folds of Honor Foundation provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our Great Nation.
Simply visit the Golf Shop or Indigo Grille on Aug. 31 - Sept. 3 to make your donation.
Tournament Monday, Sept. 3 at 8:00 AMCost: $28 Annual Pass Holders$45 SCF Residents; $55 Guests/Public
Price Includes: Golf, Cart, Range Balls, Tournament Entry, Lunch, and $1 donation to the Folds of Honor Foundation - Sign up in the Golf Shop
2012 Aerification & Over-Seeding ScheduleGreen Aerification: Oct. 1 & 2 9-Holes only both days.
Golf Course Closes on Monday, October 8 and will re-open on Monday, October 29.
RSVP for Wine & DineSeptember 15th
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September 3 Prescott Arts & Crafts Fair and Lunch at Windmill House 16 Les Miserables - Performance22 The Secret Garden - Performance
October 18 Sabino Canyon & Catalina State Park19 Kartchner Caverns “Big Room” Tour20 Phantom of the Opera -Performance21 Helldorado Days in Tombstone28 Scottsdale Waterfront Wine Tasting & Fine Art Festival30 The Price of Freedom - Performance
SHOWSSign UpToday!
September 1 Dive-In Movie, “Battleship” 7:30 pm Sage Center Pool
September 6 Arizona Solar Solutions Seminar 9 am Sable Room
September 6 Buckeye Bookmobile 9 am Sage Center Parking Lot
September 13 Americal Solar Seminar 9 am Sable Room
September 14 Hypnotherapy Lecture 10 am Celebration Hall
September 15 Improv with LaughingStock Comedy 7 pm Celebration Hall
September 17 AAA of Arizona Seminar 9 am Sable Room
September 18 Hearing Impairment Lecture 10 am Celebration Hall
September 20 Buckeye Bookmobile 9 am Sage Center Parking Lot Sun Valley Solar Seminar 9 am Sable Room
Fort McDowell Casino - Day Trip 10 am Bus departs Sage Center
September 26 Humana Seminar 9 am Sable Room September 27 JC Grason Financial Seminar 4 pm Celebration Hall West
September 28 AARP Medicare Lecture 11 am Celebration Hall
September 29 Bagels & Brew 8 am Celebration Hall
September Community Events
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Genealogy ClubLearn the “what, where and how” of genealogy. We’re here to share with members the techniques, methods, resources, and facilities used in genealogy research. Learn how to organize and protect the results of your research. New or experienced are welcome. Meetings are second Wed., Oct - May at 3pm in the Sage Center. Contact David Komassa for more details at 252-3400.
Gourmet ClubTime to sign up for the new Gourmet Season. Sign up for the “Get Acquainted Appetizer Party”, Sun. Oct 21. Dinners are usually on the 3rd Sunday of the month, tables of 8, a 4-course dinner with a “set menu” - you make one course. Try new foods, meet nice foodies and enjoy the best meal in town of SCF! Sign up at the Front Desk, see the web portal for details, or call Carol Komassa at 928-252-3400.
Digital Photo ClubWe are dedicated to advancing the art of photography for the residents of Sun CIty Festival. This is accomplished through a wide variety of programs that encourage members to excel in picture taking, electronic enhancement and display. Contact Chuck Roderique at 928-252-2497 for details.
Festival Association of Beauties (FAB’s)We promote social interaction among the women here at Sun City Festival. We meet for lunch every Friday, at 11 am, at the Indigo Grille. FAB’s is open to all residents of Sun City Festival. Come join us! It’s a great way to make new friends. Contact Stephanie Baker at 928-252-6964 to learn more!
Fine Arts ClubFine Arts has open painting on Monday afternoons and all day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Try out your creativity and fun at the same time. Contact Jean Buhle at 928-252-2468 for more information!
Paper Crafts & MorePlease join us Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am. You will be amazed at the variety of projects we do. We incorporate all different levels of skills that include rubber stamping, tea bag folding, iris folding, just to name a few. Stop by and say “hi”. Contact Judi Kuczek at 928-252-2485 for more information.
Barrel BuddiesThis wine tasting group holds events in members’ homes, at outside venues, or joint events with other wine clubs. We will have two events in our members’ homes each month. Please contact Steven Miller at 928-252-6640 for details and to learn more about our club.
Hiking ClubWe offer many exciting hiking trips all over the region. We meet once a month to review previous and upcoming trips and learn many helpful tips on hiking. We offer separate hiking levels for new and experienced hikers. This past season we introduced night hikes and overnights for one or two days away. Contact Patrick Smith at 928-252-6018 to join.
Woodcrafters ClubOur club caters to all facets of wood crafting. Learn wood working skills and work on various projects with us! The primary purpose of the Woodcrafter’s Club is to promote the craft of woodworking as a hobby and assist in the improvement of member skills and abilities. Contact Jerry Moore at 928-252-6439 to learn more!
Pottery & Ceramics ClubStop by our fabulous new studio and check out our Ceramic and Pottery projects in progress. If you are interested in joining, please contact Shirley Steinbach at [email protected].
Festival RV ClubIf you’d like to learn more about RVing and find ways to enhance the RV life you love, then the Festival RV Club is for you! Our Club purpose is to facilitate bringing together those who wish to travel and who enjoy the recreational vehicle lifestyle. Contact Virg Mellott at 928-252-3829 for more details.
Paws & Claws Pet ClubWe encourage pet owners of all types to meet and gather information on various educational and health related pet information. Our club meetings are on hiatus until Sept. Mugs & Muffins will not meet in July and August.Contact Kathi Landis at 928-252-6771 for details.
The Brew CrewWe have hosted several successful events with a variety of beers and conversation. Club badges and shirts are available for purchase by members. Membership is still open with dues of $8 per person. Contact Milt Levy at 928-252-6952 or Mark Silver 623-249-5917 for more information.
Tennis ClubThe Tennis Club offers game opportunities for all levels of play. Drop-In Sessions are planned for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 am to 9:30 am depending upon weather and sufficient players. Contact Bob Bone at 928-252-6854 for more information.
Festival Car ClubSun City Festival Car Club is a mixture of Muscle, Vintage and Sports Car enthusiasts dedicated to having fun. The Club sponsors monthly outings both events and road trips. Once per month we meet to talk about what to do to make the experience better. Contact Tom Flanagan ([email protected]), Damon Deacon, Vel Moss or Tony Dellinger for details.
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Glass Arts ClubMembers create traditional stained glass and warm glass through workshops, demonstrations, self-exporation and shared expertise. Contact C J Zimmerman at 928-252-2203 for details. Visit us at our new studio Mon-Sat 10 am-1 pm.
Golf Chartered ClubWe are always accepting applications for new members! Every Tues. the Women’s Golf Group plays. Every Mon., Wed. and Fri. the Men’s Golf Group plays. See the Pro Shop for details. Contact Steve Nebel, for the Men’s Golf Group, at 928-252-6401 or Cynthia Czernysz for the Women’s Golf Group, at 928-252-2806.
Pickleball ClubWe are dedicated to the promotion of Pickleball and encourage everyone to come out and join us in the fun! Open Play is daily from 7am-12 noon (except Sun.). Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 6:30-9 am. Lessons will resume in October.Contact Donald Schelling at 602-317-6298 for more information.
The Players ClubThe Player’s Club offers 12 different board and card games seven days a week. New members are welcome. Consult the newsletter calendar, Cable Channel 22, or Fitness Center bulletin board for dates and times. To join the club, attend any of our daily functions and complete a membership application. Contact Jay Cohn at 928-252-6104 for additional information.
The Lady PuttersCome and enjoy the camaraderie of friends and neighbors while developing and enhancing your putting skills. The Lady Putters play on Thursdays at 7:30 am. Please join us for a game or two. Contact Sue Peppler at 928-252-2663 for all the details.
The Social Dance ClubOur Social Dance Club is on break until October, however, Line Dancing continues all year round on Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm. Sooo, have fun while you exercise.Contact Jo Palaoro at [email protected] or at 928-252-6778 for line dance. Club membership is $5/person and open to every man and woman at SCF.
The Softball ClubAll skill levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Visit the softball field on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 am - 3 pm to watch the club play. Contact Bill Jenkins at 928-252-5433 if interested in participating.
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Desert HarmonyWe begin fall rehearsals on Sept. 17 in the aerobics room every Monday, 6:30 - 8pm. On Oct. 13, visit our table at the Charter Club event, tickets will be available for Karaoke Night on Oct. 18 and our winter Christmas performance on Dec. 9. Let the fun begin! Contact Pat Kubler at 928-252-6878 or email [email protected] for details.
Field and Stream ClubWe will suspend our regular meetings and reconvene the first Wednesday in Sept. (Sept 5). We’ll continue our regular Range Day on the 2nd Friday each month and meet at 7 am to car pool to the range.Questions about the Club may be directed to Steven Kelley at 480-544-7037 or [email protected] for more information.
Canadian/American Friendship ClubWe promote activities that bring Canadians and Americans together for fun and friendship. We will plan various activities including sporting events, arts, off-road trips, and more. Contact Terry Barnard at 928-232-0262 or Chuck Smith at 928-252-6976 for more information.
Knit One & Crochet TooDo you like to knit or crochet? If you would like to learn, come join us. We provide an opportunity to pursue an interest in knitting and/or crocheting and exchange ideas. Weekly gatherings are Mon. 9:30 -11:30 am (Coriander) and Thurs. 1:30-5:30 (Terra Cotta). Drop in to participate anytime. Contact Dorothy Cushley at 928-252-2084 for more information.
The Quilting BeesThis quilt is presently hanging in the Sage Center and is called “Anita’s Arrowhead”. Pieced by SCF Quilting Bees and quilted by Barbara Greenly. This is a sample of the quilts the club makes for charity. They are donated to “New Life Center”, a shelter for abused women & children. We also make pillowcases.Contact Carol Stoney for information at 503-899-9976.
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Mystery RidersWe are a group of motorcyle aficianados who set aside Thursdays and at least two Saturdays or Sundays per month to do our riding throughout Arizona. We have all makes and models in our group. We don’t always know where we are going or where we’ve been but have fun riding. Contact Ed Zvonik at 928-252-3849 for more information.
Model Railroad ClubJoin us if you have an interest in railroad transportation and enjoy planning, building and operating model railroad layouts. We encourage railroad education and will have opportunities in the future to travel by railroad.Contact Ed Krajca at 928-252-6147 for more information or to join us.
Crafty Scrappers ClubLearn to preserve your memories with the use of your computer. Come and join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays to learn more about digital scrapbooking and just how easy it is. On odd Wed. you can also stop by to see what we’re working on. Mondays are good for a full day of organizing and scrapping. Contact Bonnie Lenke at 623-229-6400 [email protected] for more information.
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Hours of Operation:Monday - Tuesday 11:00am - 7:00pmWednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 8:00pm
Happy HourMonday - Friday 3 pm - 6 pm
Sunday Breakfast: 8 am - 12 pmSunday All Day Menu: 12 pm - 7 pm
Pizza Mondays: All Day 11 am - 7 pm
Taco Tuesdays: All Day 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesdays, Asian Night: 4 pm - 8 pm
Thursdays, Italian Night: 4 pm - 8 pm
Fridays, Seafood Night: 4 pm - 8 pm
Saturdays, Prime Rib Night: 4 pm - 8 pm
Chartered Club Activities
Every MondayPickleball 7:00am
Mah Jongg 9:00amCrafty Scrappers 9:00am
Knit One & Crochet Too 9:30amDealer’s Choice Poker 12:30pm
Chess 1:00pmFine Arts 1:00pm
Woodcrafters 5:30pmEuchre Lessons 6:00pm
Pickleball 6:30pmEuchre Play 6:30pm
Desert Harmony Rehearsal 6:30pm
Every TuesdayPickleball 7:00am
Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 7:30amPlay Anything 9:00am
Women’s Pickleball Play 9:00amPaper Crafts 9:30am
Digital Photo Club 10:30amContract Bridge 1:00pmWater Volleyball 1:00pm
Pickleball 6:30pmPonytail Canasta 6:30pm
Every WednesdayPickleball 7:00amFine Arts 8:30am
Crafty Scrappers 9:00amPlayers Club Open Play 9:00am
Mah Jongg 12:30pmTexas Hold’Em 12:30pm
Paws & Claws (1st Wed) 5:30pmSingle Deck Pinochle 6:30pm
Every ThursdayPickleball 7:00am
Mixed Doubles Drop-In Tennis 7:30amLady Putters 7:30am
Mixed Doubles Tennis 9:00amWomen’s Pickleball Play 9:00am
Line Dancing 11:00amDuplicate Bridge 12:00pm
Knit One & Crochet Too 1:30pmWater Volleyball 2:00pm
Volleyball 3:00pmDealer’s Choice Poker 5:00pm
Table Tennis 6:00pmPickleball 6:30pm
Every FridayPickleball 7:00am
Contract Bridge 9:00amQuilting Bees 9:00am
Mixed Doubles Tennis 9:00amFAB’s Luncheon 11:00am
Mah Jongg 12:30pmChess 12:30pm
Bunco 7:00pm
Every SaturdayPickleball 7:00am
Table Tennis 1:00pmCouples Contract Bridge 6:30pm
Every SundayBocce Ball 2:00pm
Table Tennis 3:00pmMexican Train Dominoes 6:30pm
Double Deck Pinochle 6:30pm
Helen and Ed Piegza
RESIDENT PROFILE
August 31 - Sept. 3Patriot Golf Day
September 3Labor Day Tournament
September 13Horse Race / Shootout
September 20Peg N Keg
Every TuesdaySun City Festival Women’s
Golf Group
Mondays, Wednesdays & FridaysSun City Festival Men’s Golf Group
Helen and Ed Piegza are most recently from New Jersey. They met in 1962, Ed was
an IBM Representative and Helen was an Administrative Assistant to the President and Owner of a glass plant in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania. This year, on September 8th, they will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They have two sons, Edward who is the Founder and President of Classic Journeys LLC, and Mark who is a Co-founder and CFO of US Space LLC. They have three grandsons, Jack, Matthew and Charles, and a granddaughter, Alexandra.
Ed was with IBM for 31 years serving in various management positions. During that time, the family moved four times, living in Portland, Maine, Lexington, Kentucky, and Potomac, Maryland, before retiring in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey in1992. Helen left Allegany Airlines after the birth of their
son Edward in 1966.
Ed and Helen traveled extensively after Ed’s retirement, enjoying the various places that they visited. When it was time to pick a spot to settle down, their hearts told them that Arizona would give them the ideal location to spend six months of the year. After looking over many communities in the North and West Valleys, they chose Sun City Festival in November of 2006 as their location and have been thrilled with their choice ever since. They were totally impressed when they learned of the planned layout of the community, with the friendliness of the Festival Staff as well as the people they met in the community. Helen enjoys walking, hiking and frequently volunteers with various charities in the West Valley, and Ed is President of the Tennis Club, and is a Certified Tennis Professional Instructor. They plan to join the Social Dance Club and want to sing with Desert Harmony in the upcoming year. They really love living in Sun City Festival, enjoy the weather, activities, and most of all the friendships they have made.
Boost Your Brain!
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We all know regular exercise does great things for the body. Being active keeps the cardiovascular system functioning effectively, maintains strength, produces lean muscle mass, and helps fight osteoporosis. In addition, being physically fit reduces risk factors for Type II diabetes, many forms of cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases. Equal to, or greater than, the physical benefits of exercise are the benefits to the structure and function of the brain.
Exercise in people of all ages promotes the process of making new brain cells also called neurogenesis. As humans age, the hippocampus, part of the brain
used for forming and storing memory, shrinks in size. In research with mice, time spent running on a wheel showed development of new cells in the hippocampus. In addition, these active mice performed better on simple learning tasks than sedentary cohorts. In humans, the hippocampus has been found to be larger in those who are physically fit. And, exercise has been shown to de-crease the risk for dementia and even slow its progress.
Beyond just neurogenesis, exercise boosts the brain’s neurotrophic factors. Neurotrophic factors are small proteins which promote the growth and survival of brain cells. Research has shown exercise causes the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factors (BDNF) which, in turn lead to enhanced memory and learning. Research also shows a genetic link to BDNF. This may lead some people to get greater or lesser release of BDNF and see more or less benefit from it.
Just as exercise boosts the body’s endurance, it also boosts the brain’s endurance. In response to cardiovascular exercise, the body’s cells create additional “powerhouses” called mitochondria. This process is not limited to working muscles. The brain’s cells also create more mitochondria. As a result, the brain’s ability to operate at peak levels may be extended to a greater period of time across the day.
A habit of regular exercise will build not just the body, but also the brain. Keep moving and keep thinking.
Fitness ClassesEvery MondayFlow Yoga 8:45 am Pilates 8:45 amBody Sculpting 10:00 amAqua Aerobics 10:00 amZumba Gold 11:00 am
Every TuesdayRhythm & Moves 8:00 amCardio Core 9:15 amStrength, Stretch & Balance 10:30 amAqua Aerobics 4:00 pmGroup Cycling 5:00 pm
Every WednesdayBody Fusion 8:45 amAqua Aerobics 10:00 amT’ai Chi (sign up only) 10:15 amPilates 10:15 amBody Sculpting 11:30 amZumba Gold 12:30 pm
Every ThursdayRhythm & Moves 8:00 amCardio Core 9:15 amStrength, Stretch & Balance 10:30 amEquipment Orientation 3:00 pmAqua Aerobics 4:00 pmGroup Cycling 5:00 pm
Every FridayFlow Yoga 8:00 amStrength, Stretch & Balance 8:30 amAqua Aerobics 10:00 am
Every SaturdayGroup Cycling 8:00 am
by Chuck Eier, M.S. C.S.C.S., Fitness/Wellness Director
Free Blood Pressure ScreeningsSept. 7 at 2 pm; Sept. 17 at 9 am
Fitness/Wellness Services
Massage Therapy: Male & Female Therapists, 1-Hour = $60, 90-Minutes = $90
Fitness Assessment: A complete Fitness Assessment with a personal exercise program including one lesson = $40
Equipment Orientation: Free 60-minute group session on effective and safe exercise with demonstrations.
Personal Training: One-on-one personal training sessions = $35/Hour
Summer Fitness Challenge Completed
Congratulations to 20 dedicated and hard-working residents who successfully completed our Summer Fitness Chal-lenge. During the four-week “Challenge” that ran during July and August, participants completed three sessions of aerobic exercise, treadmill walk-ing - stationary biking or others, and three sessions of strength training each week. Anyone who completed the challenge requirement and turned in their stamped fitness challenge card earned a prize. 7
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Bruce FriedmanCommunity Manager
928-252-2103
Jennifer HaigwoodLifestyle Director928-252-2104
Carol JacksonCommunity Standards
928-252-2105
Lisa AnnettCommunications
Coordinator928-252-2133
Chuck EierFitness & Wellness Director
928-252-2115
George Jeffers, Ed. D.ASU Lifelong Learning
Coordinator928-252-2107
Caring Neighbors928-252-2118
Copper Canyon Golf Club/Indigo Grille
928-252-6445CopperCanyonGolfClub.com
Sales Center928-252-6500
Del Webb Customer Service800-664-3183
WWW.OurSunCityFestival.net
Marketplace Partners
Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 10:00 pmSaturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wood Shop & Craft Studios928-252-2283
Sage Recreation Center928-252-2100Fax: 928-252-2102
Monday - Saturday7:00 am - 7:00 pmSunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hours of Operation
Contact Information& Important Numbers
Advertise your business in this free, monthly publication to Sun City Festival residents.Contact Lisa Annett at [email protected] or at 928-252-2133 for more information.
Steven D. KelleyCRB, CRS, GRI, ABR, ASP, e-PRO
Associate Broker480-544-7037 928-252-2323 bus 928-458-7594 fax
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Pruning • Sprinkler SystemsRock Spreading • Plant Sales
Planting and much more!Free Estimates
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